Environmental Specialist

WM•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates all onsite activities at a client location related to the storage, transportation, and disposal of waste and other related services, in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Manages and plans onsite personnel activities and serves as a liaison between the client and vendors regarding service issues. Maintains established safety and environmental standards. The role coordinates waste transportation logistics, including scheduling, manifesting, tracking, and loading materials; oversees safe sorting and baling; manages hourly employees; assigns shifts to ensure coverage; and works to meet or exceed customer expectations. The specialist operates site-specific equipment, promotes safety through employee training and compliance, and ensures accurate data entry and profile management. This is a safety-sensitive role. The successful candidate must strictly follow safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing, in accordance with regulations and company policies. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

An accredited associate's degree in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED (accredited) and two years of relevant experience.
Two years of relevant work experience in addition to the education requirement.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including crawling, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) qualification is required if project site responsibilities include management of hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for transporting waste from the client site, including scheduling, manifesting, tracking, and loading materials.
Ensure materials are sorted and baled safely.
Manage hourly personnel, including hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary action.
Coordinate shift assignments to ensure adequate coverage.
Maintain and exceed customer expectations.
Operate site-specific equipment, such as forklifts and balers.
Promote a culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state, and local regulations.
Ensure accuracy of data entry and profile management.
Maintain established standards for safety and environmental issues.
Serve as a liaison between the client and vendors regarding service issues.